Can I take Lansoprazole and Metformin together?

למה זה קורה

Lansoprazole may slightly interfere with how metformin is cleared from the body by the kidneys. Furthermore, both drugs can reduce the absorption of Vitamin B12 from your diet through different methods in the digestive tract.

You can take these medicines together. However, you should monitor for any new or worsening side effects, such as nausea, diarrhoea, or stomach pain. If you take both long-term, ask your doctor to check your Vitamin B12 levels during your routine blood tests.

Lactic acidosis risk

If you experience severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or dehydration, stop taking metformin and seek medical help immediately. This prevents a rare but serious build-up of acid in the blood.

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Long-term use can lower your vitamin B12 levels. If you feel unusually tired or have a sore, red tongue, ask your doctor to check your levels.

סריקות עם חומר ניגוד (למשל, CT או רנטגן)

עליך ליידע את הרופא שלך שאתה נוטל מטפורמין אם אתה עובר סריקה הכוללת הזרקת 'חומר ניגוד'. בדרך כלל תצטרך להפסיק לקחת מטפורמין 48 שעות לפני ואחרי ההליך כדי למנוע נזק לכליות.

שלשול חמור

Lansoprazole can increase your risk of serious bowel infections. If you develop severe or persistent watery diarrhoea, or a fever, contact your doctor immediately and do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine.

Lupus (SLE) or skin reactions

Contact your doctor if you develop a skin rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, as lansoprazole can cause a rare but serious autoimmune skin reaction.

אלכוהול

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking lansoprazole. Alcohol increases the amount of acid your stomach produces, which can make your symptoms worse and counteract the effects of the medicine.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking metformin. Combining alcohol with metformin increases the risk of a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood). It also increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).

Food (Timing)

Lansoprazole works best if you take it at least 30 minutes before food. Taking it with or after food can make it less effective at reducing stomach acid.

קפאין (קפה, תה, משקאות אנרגיה)

Lansoprazole is often prescribed for acid reflux. Caffeine can trigger or worsen reflux symptoms by relaxing the muscle at the base of the food pipe, which may make your medicine less effective at managing your symptoms.

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הבהרה

מידע זה מיועד למטרות חינוכיות כלליות בלבד ואין להסתמך עליו כתחליף לייעוץ רפואי מקצועי. תמיד יש להתייעץ עם רופא המשפחה, רוקח או איש מקצוע רפואי מוסמך אחר לפני קבלת החלטות לגבי התרופות שלך. נסיבות אישיות עשויות להשתנות, ורק איש מקצוע רפואי שמכיר את ההיסטוריה הרפואית שלך יכול לספק הנחיות מותאמות אישית.